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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.22, 522.05 and 142.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.22, 522.05 and 142.75 is: 214.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.22 : 522.05 = 142.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.22/522.05 = 142.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.22x = 522.05 × 142.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.22x = 74,522.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,522.64/348.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.01

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